Experience

Wilson Mutual Insurance Company

• United States
• Insurance
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Claim Representative Specialist

  • Jul 2011 - Present



Unitrin Companies

• SENIOR SUBROGATION REPRESENTATIVE

  • Jan 2001 - Mar 2011

  2009- Performing subrogation functions for all Unitrin Companies. Selected by management as designated handler for large-loss property claims involving causes of action including Construction, Product Defects, and Completed Operations in all U.S. markets. This position was eliminated as part of consolidation of all subrogation operations in Dallas, TX effective 10/16/09. . 2009- Performing subrogation functions for all Unitrin Companies. Selected by management as designated handler for large-loss property claims involving causes of action including Construction, Product Defects, and Completed Operations in all U.S. markets. This position was eliminated as part of consolidation of all subrogation operations in Dallas, TX effective 10/16/09. .



Kemper

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Subrogation Representative

  • Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Performed all all-lines subrogation activities for Kemper’s Midwest Division operating in seven states. Consistently recovered in excess of $1.3 million annually. Transferred into Unitrin Services Group effective 1/1/2009 increasing technical and territorial responsibility Performed all all-lines subrogation activities for Kemper’s Midwest Division operating in seven states. Consistently recovered in excess of $1.3 million annually. Transferred into Unitrin Services Group effective 1/1/2009 increasing technical and territorial responsibility



Unitrin Multi Lines Insurance Co

• SENIOR CLAIM REPRESENTATIVE

  • Jun 2001 - Jan 2005

  Responsible for resolving long-cycle and often litigated commercial and personal lines liability claims for the Northern Region of Unitrin Multi Lines. Effectively and cost consciously managed and directed counsel as appropriate to the corporation's resolution objectives. Aggressively drove multiparty claims using alternative dispute resolution techniques including mediation and arbitration. This position was eliminated due to reorganization of the Unitrin's subsidiaries in the Midwest market Responsible for resolving long-cycle and often litigated commercial and personal lines liability claims for the Northern Region of Unitrin Multi Lines. Effectively and cost consciously managed and directed counsel as appropriate to the corporation's resolution objectives. Aggressively drove multiparty claims using alternative dispute resolution techniques including mediation and arbitration. This position was eliminated due to reorganization of the Unitrin's subsidiaries in the Midwest market



Travelers

• United States
• Insurance
• 700 & Above Employee

• TECHNICAL SPECIALIST-SUBROGATION

  • Jan 1998 - Jan 2001

  to participate as part of a high-impact five-member team specializing in large losses exceeding $100,000 requiring immediate attention and strategy to maximize recovery throughout the U.S. market. Responsibilities included effective teamwork, direction and coordination of investigative efforts of experienced and general adjusters, attorneys and experts. to participate as part of a high-impact five-member team specializing in large losses exceeding $100,000 requiring immediate attention and strategy to maximize recovery throughout the U.S. market. Responsibilities included effective teamwork, direction and coordination of investigative efforts of experienced and general adjusters, attorneys and experts.



Travelers Propertry Casualty Co

• CLAIM REPRESENTATIVE

  • May 1993 - Jan 1998

  Investigated, evaluated, negotiated and settled commercial and personal lines auto, liability and general liability claims. Responsible for losses occurring in a six-state territory. Selected by management as the dedicated claim handler for two national accounts. Investigated, evaluated, negotiated and settled commercial and personal lines auto, liability and general liability claims. Responsible for losses occurring in a six-state territory. Selected by management as the dedicated claim handler for two national accounts.



Heritage Mutual Insurance Co

• DISTRICT CLAIM MANAGER

  • Oct 1991 - Nov 1992

  Leadership and direction for a six-member Claims Unit. Principally responsible for daily, fire and larger loss property losses.

• SENIOR CLAIM REPRESENTATIVE

  • Oct 1984 - Oct 1991

  Investigated, evaluated, negotiated and settled; with customers and their counsel as directed.